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Kwara Police rescues 3 from kidnappers in Ilorin
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Officers of the Kwara state police command have rescued the three abducted kidnappers from their captors. The spokesman of the police command, Kayode Okasanmi who said
Nigeria’s destiny can only be actualized through unity
A map of Nigeria The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, has stressed that the destiny of Nigeria can best actualised in the context of one indivisible and united nation.
UNICEF ends FGM in 22 Imo communities
By Chinonso Alozie— OWERRI The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, Friday, ended the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, FGM (circumcision), in 22 communities in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area
I never demanded 10% of N159bn refund to Paris Club contractors as kickback — Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi By Henry Umoru, ABUJA CHAIRMAN, Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has described as untrue, malicious and libellous that I demanded 10% of
Anxiety as Osun community accuse police of killings over land dispute
…we didn’t kill anyone – police Shina Abubakar There is palpable tension in the Aye community of Ejigbo Local Government in Osun state as residents accused police of killing two
NSE moves 250.92m shares worth N2.79bn in negative trading
Nigerian Stock Exchange The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday moved 250.92 million shares valued at N2.79 billion in 3,746 deals in a negative trading. The volume of shares traded improved
ALGON probes investments in Niger Delta Power Coy, Paris Club refund, others
*Seeks complete autonomy for LGs *Sets 5 years development agenda By Chris Ochayi— ABUJA The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has announced a decision to verify and probe the
FRSC deploys 25, 224 personnel, patrol vehicles, ambulances for Easter
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 25, 224 personnel to cover various highways across the country, with monitors also deployed to ensure compliance with operational guidelines during the
CSOs appeal to President Buhari on FCC appointment
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs) has appealed to President Mohammadu Buhari to appoint a southern candidate as a substatntive Secretary of Federal Character Commission(FCC). The Coalition at a press
Ivory Coast names new PM after Bakayoko’s death
Patrick Achi Ivory Coast on Friday confirmed Patrick Achi, a veteran government figure, as prime minister after a period of political turmoil and bloody division. Achi, 65, had been named
